BSA comments on the increase in the Bank Rate to 1%

“Given the rising costs of living, alongside the uncertainty the Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing, the further Bank Rate rise will be unwelcome news for many. It is helpful that eight in ten mortgage holders are on a fixed rate as these people will continue to pay the same each month until their fixed rate period ends.  The 20% on variable rate mortgages are likely to see their payments rise, but although this is the fourth rate rise since December the increase in their mortgage payments will be relatively modest.

“Lenders are sensitive to the rising number of people facing a squeezed household budget. Anyone who is worried about their ability to pay their mortgage, particularly on top of energy and food price rises, should get in touch with their lender early.  Lenders will do everything possible to help.”